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The Chevrolet Tahoe full-size SUV receives various updates and changes for the 2017 model year, which represents the third model year of the current fourth generation model.

Note: the changes and updates to the 2017 Tahoe mirror those of its larger twin brother — the 2017 Chevy Suburban.

As with previous models of the K2 platformed model, the 2017 Tahoe continues to be available in two models and three trim levels:

Models:

2WD (CC15706)

4WD (CK15706)

Trim Levels:

LS (1LS)

LT (1LT)

Premier (1LZ)

First and foremost: the LTZ trim level name is being fully replaced by Premier — Chevy’s new range-topping trim. But the change is in name only, as the new Premier trim level inherits all of the features, equipment, and options from the Tahoe LTZ, without becoming any more premier premium. The 2017 Tahoe’s trim level changes are rounded out by the removal of the LS badge from the exterior of the LS trim.

On the outside, the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe doesn’t see any styling changes or updates with the exception of new colors, wheels, (aforementioned) badges and roof rails:

22-inch, 7-spoke Silver wheels with Chrome inserts available on all trims

Another set of 22-inch premium painted wheels with chrome inserts become available on 1LT (LT) and 1LZ (Premium) trim levels of the 2017 Tahoe, but they will not be available at the start of production.

In addition, black roof rack cross rails are added to the Texas Edition Package and All-Season Package and front active aero shutters are incorporated as a standard feature across all 2017 Tahoe trim levels. The shutters are designed to improve aerodynamics by closing automatically during high-speed driving and opening when the engine needs more air for cooling purposes. To note, the active shutters are not visible from the outside of the vehicle.

The remaining updates and changes to the 2017 Tahoe are to its in-vehicle technology:

The heated and cooled seats are replaced with heated and vented seats on the Premier (1LZ) trim level

The MyLink infotainment systems (IO5 and IO6) gets these new features and changes:

Pandora is removed as an embedded app

Teen Driver feature is added

App Shop is added

Rear Seat Reminder customization added

Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking is included with Enhanced Driver Alert Package on the 1LS trim. The feature is standard on LT (1LT) and on Premier (1LZ) trim levels when Adaptive Cruise Control is not ordered.

The Rear Seat Entertainment System is overhauled:

RCA audio/video jacks and SD card slot are removed

New video voiceover feature for the visually and hearing impaired

HDMI/MHL connector added to attach devices to project on the in-vehicle screens

The in-vehicle Wi-Fi system now allows devices to wirelessly project onto the vehicle’s screens using Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) technology. Only one device can wirelessly project at a time.

2nd USB port with capability of charging up to 2.1-amp (such as for an Apple iPad) is added to the back of console

Those hoping that the 2017 Tahoe would offer GM’s 6.2L L86 V8 engine and 8-speed 8L90 transmission (like some of us here at GM Authority) will be disappointed to find out that the options are not in the cards… at least for the 2017 model year. Alas, the Tahoe continues on with the lesser 5.3L L83 V8 and now-archaic 6-speed automatic transmission.

Also not in the cards is GM’s highly-acclaimed rear camera mirror that’s being added to the Tahoe’s Cadillac platform mate — the 2017 Escalade and 2017 Escalade ESV, though we can understand the Cadillac exclusivity for this particular feature.

Cooled seats were actually using air conditioning pumped through the perforated leather. Ventilated is just pumping air through the seats. I have both systems and neither really make much of a difference when you’re in the vehicle. They both are somewhat effective in a remote start situation when it’s 80 plus degrees out to alleviate the stuck thigh syndrome.

So sad that 6.2 and 8 speed weren’t added. Wonder how many years that GM will milk the old drive trains and make marginal improvements to infotainment ,colors,wheels and names.

Hope FCA decides to build a full sized SUV. That along with the new Expedition will force GM to respond. Nothing like competition to force everyone to step up their game. Just unbelievable that the company’s number one cash cow is left to languish rather than being made better and making it more difficult for the competition to catch up.

Now here is a novel concept. What if Chevrolet offered the front (grill, headlights, sheet metal) of the Tahoe as an option for a Silverado? Call it the “street edition” or maybe a derivative of the past Avalanche. And throw in a computer controlled all wheel drive instead of 4 wheel drive. It would be a smooth option and an awesome looking truck. Just thinking outside the box here…………………

Kenny — no, it will not. all the changes its getting are outlined in the article and legroom isn’t one of them.

I wouldn’t expect the Tahoe to get any changes in the legroom department for this generation. That would require some re-engineering of the platform, and it’s not something that will be done once the vehicle has launched.

Well Chevy 2017 Tahoe sealed their fate …no 6.2 option and same stupid 6 speed auto…. They could at least made the 8 speed avail. Still peeved the Trailblazer SS is everywhere but North America… Which is what I really want… Forced to abandon the Chevy line… Thanks GM / Chevy for narrow sightedness …. Chevy SUV line is only 3rd best at GM… GMC and Caddy eat their lunch….. So long…

There is no such thing as a Trailblazer SS, even for international markets. Trailblazer? Yes. But not SS.

As for Tahoe being third best… that’s true. Although you can’t really count the Escalsde which is roughly twice the price. GMC you should be able to count though, and it’s sad that GM is relegating Chevy to second-class citizen status within its own product and brand portfolio.

More reasons to go ahead and get first class with GMC. Get the big engine and transmission. I have the Denali with the 6.2 and it gets better gas mileage than the 5.3! It runs longer on 4 cylinders. Don’t cost much more (if any) to go GMC!! ^_^